| Osteoporosis_Info Information on the prevention of osteoporosis and the prevention of falls. Includes a discussion board. |
| The_Osteoporosis_Nutritionist Information on individualized nutrition and lifestyle consulting services. |
| Osteoporosis_Resource_Center,_by_Spine-Health In-depth review of causes, risk factors, prevention and full range of treatment options. |
| Osteoporosis_Resource_Centers Information on osteoporosis, osteopenia, and other bone diseases, listing of doctors and osteoporosis treatment centers in the Mid-Atlantic area. |
| Osteoporosis_Resources Links to resources for this disease. |
| RadiologyInfo__Bone_Densitometry Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure. |
| RXinsider__Osteoporosis A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education. |
| Test_Your_Calcium_IQ Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health. |
| WebMD_Health A consumer health site for Osteoporosis. |
| Yahoo!_Health_-_Osteoporosis_Health_Center Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments. |
| Allied_Vaccine_Group Dedicated to providing reliable information on vaccines and vaccination based on scientific research and unbiased vaccine and vaccination news. |
| Anti-immunization_scare__The_inconvenient_facts A review and debunking of an anti-vaccine proponent, with information on the effects of reducing immunization rates of pertussis and measles and the false link between DTP and SIDS. |
| BabyCenter_Vaccine_Resources Offers answers to questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, including why your baby needs to be vaccinated, and reviews the current recommended immunization schedule. |
| Childhood_Immunizations Information about immunizations and the diseases they protect against, plus links to information and community resources regarding vaccines. |
| Every_Child_By_Two Raises awareness of the importance of getting children fully immunized by the time they are two years old by educating health care workers and the general public. Includes a list of 'barriers' to imm |
| Global_Alliance_for_Vaccines_and_Immunization A partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness and death from vaccine preventable illnesses. |
| Immunisation_Advisory_Centre_in_New_Zealand Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases. |
| Immunization_Gateway Offers a wide variety of resources, including international vaccine recommendations, adverse event reporting, training, and information on numerous specific vaccine-preventable diseases such as plague |
| 2003_Immunization_Schedule_at_AAP Indicates the recommended ages for routine administration of currently licensed childhood vaccines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Immunizations Information on the risks and benefits of vaccines. |
| Immunizations_for_Children_-_Keep_Kids_Healthy Immunizations are an important way to protect your children from vaccine preventable illnesses and keep your kids healthy, with information on each vaccine (including Prevnar) and a program to create |
| Issues_in_Immunization A summary of current research on the safety and benefits of immunizations, including information about anti-immunization activists and common deceptions used on the web. |
| Misconceptions_about_Immunization Seven common misconceptions that anti-vaccine proponents use that can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children. |
| MMR_and_Autism_-_Can_a_Controversy_be_More_One-sided? Objective information provided by Health Watch UK. [PDF] |
| The_MMR_Pages Extensive information on the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) immunizations, the diseases and the vaccination programme from a general practitioner. |
| National_Network_for_Immunization_Information A comprehensive site that provides up-to-date,science-based immunization information to parents, healthcare professionals, media, policymakers and the public. Includes state by state requirements and |
| Pediarix_Vaccine_-_A_new_combination_shot_for_infants Pediarix is a new 'super' vaccine that combines three immunizations into one, meaning your kids will need to get fewer shots. |
| Plain_Talk_About_Childhood_Immunization Includes facts about vaccine preventable disease, vaccine safety, the immune system and how vaccines work, legal requirements, current vaccine recommendations and an article comparing the risks of eac |
| Travelers\'_Health_Vaccination_Requirements Official U.S. government vaccination recommendations for traveling with children. Provided by the CDC, this site includes recommendations for traveling to specific countries. |
| Vaccine_Adverse_Event_Reporting_System_(VAERS) Post-marketing safety surveillance program from the FDA and CDC that collects information about adverse events (side effects) that occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines. Reports are |
| Vaccine_Education_Center Information on immunizations for children, teens and s, including general questions, research, and a vaccination schedule. Includes information about each vaccine, and answers to important questi |
| Vaccine_Information_for_the_Public_and_Health_Professionals Articles on the different diseases that can be prvented by immunization and the safety of immunizations. |
| Vaccine_Shortage_Update News about the current shortages of Prevnar, DTaP and the Td vaccines and other childhood vaccines. |
| VaccineCheck Provides vaccine information and an interactive program which will create an immunization schedule for any child or adolescent under 21 years of age. |
| Why_Should_I_Immunize_My_Child? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers parents' questions about immunizations, including information about the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine and alleged links to autism. |
| NPR___Rotavirus_Added_to_Bulky_List_of_Childhood_Vaccines Health officials recommend adding vaccines for flu and rotavirus to the regimen of childhood immunizations. Parents are objecting to the number of advised shots. [4:38 streaming audio broadcast] |
| About_Physical_Therapy Human reviewed resources presented for the therapist and consumer interested in rehab and injury information. |
| Allexperts_Physical_Therapy_Q&A Physical therapists answer general medical questions for free. |
| Andrews_University__Physical_Therapy_Health_Links Clinical links organized into categories. |
| Charlie_Kornberg\'s_Physiotherapy_Homepage A physiotherapy resource for professionals and non-medical people. Contains clinical situations and many links. |
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National Report Points to Unmet Needs of Canadians Living with Osteoporosis 
A revealing new report released by Osteoporosis Canada offers solid evidence that ourpublicly-funded health care system is failing large numbers of Canadians who suffer painful wrist, spine, andhip fractures as a result of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis care must be guided by medical necessity, notgeography. Ensuring that Canadians with osteoporosis have access to adequate care regardless of where theylive must be a priority.Osteoporosis Canada seeks to work with the provincialgovernments to increase access to treatment options for all Canadians living with osteoporosis, and to reducethe unnecessary health care costs of treating preventable osteoporotic fractures. More>>Click here to download the 2008 Report CardCTV's Dr. Marla Shapiro on the National Report CardView the Canada AM interview with Julie Foley, President & CEO
Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy launches new educational DVD 
NewsOctober 2008Congratulations to Dr. Famida Jiwa, new IOF Patient Societiessubcommittee chairOsteoporosis Canada is proud to announce that Dr. Famida Jiwa has recently been elected to theposition of chair of Patient Societies Subcommittee of the Committee of National Societies (CNS) of theInternational Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) for a term of two years. 
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